Torrigiani G
Division of Communicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
Vaccine. 1993;11(5):570-2. doi: 10.1016/0264-410x(93)90233-n.
A brief overview of the present situation regarding some of the world's most important diseases is given. Particular mention is made of dengue, yellow fever, malaria and parasitic diseases. Vaccination is concluded to have a major role in combating these diseases.